ABT Audi TT-Sports –2.0TFSI engine boosted to 300Hp

About a week after ABT released the TT-R that’s fitted with a turbocharged 355Hp 3.2 V6 engine, the German tuner came out with a new version of the TT, dubbed TT-Sport that’s equipped with a revamped 2.0TFSI pimping out 300Hp. That’s 100Hp more in comparison to the stock version and +30Hp to ABT’s own TT-iS. 0-100 km/h (62mph) is reached in 5,5 sec while top speed is 256km/h (159 mph). -Continued: Click “Read More…” below to see the press-release

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PRESS RELEASE: In direct comparison the little “brother” of the Abt TT-R might not seem to be as spectacular as the 355-HP-racer but on the roads there is hardly a match. The Abt technicians have boosted the power of the established 2.0 Turbo FSI engine with up to an additional 100 HP. The most powerful version now performs mighty 300 HP (221 kW) and the Abt TT-Sport sprints to 100 km/h in just 5.5 seconds and shows a top speed of 256 km/h.

The two-litre Turbo is also available with 270 HP or with the innovative, environment-friendly and fuel-saving iS-technology which brings about 240 HP (177 kW). The strongest motorization of the Abt TT-Sport is the VR6 3.2 with supercharger performing 310 HP (228 kW). In all versions the Coupé is extremely powerful and a sports car of the special kind as the basic beautiful design of the TT has been given the perfect touch.

Abt Sportsline has developed special body styling parts that make the TT-Sport a real eye-catcher communicating power and dynamics. The lateral add-on parts continue the dynamical body language and create a harmonious transition to the extravagant rear with rear skirt inset and rear wing. In contrast to the filigree serial part, the Abt rear wing cannot be folded but is a part which is firmly integrated in the hatchback. The result is not only a racier design; it also brings about more downforce. The double twin-pip rear muffler is the finishing tough that harmonizes perfectly with the black rear skirt inset and diffuser.

The area around the fog lights and single-frame grill is highlighted by the front skirt, giving the Abt TT-Sport a more aggressive and marked face. To round off the striking overall design, Abt Sportsline recommends the wheel models AR20 and SP1 in 20 inch or 19 inch as well as tyres sized 255/30 R20 and 255/35 R19

Audi A5: Official mini-site

Looks like the Audi TT mini-site that opened up last year was quite successful so Audi figured why not do the same with the A4 based, A5 Coupe that’ll be officially unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in about a months time. Of course to be able to watch the on-line strip-tease that Audi’s getting ready you’ll have to hand over all you personal info. Snoopy, snoopy little Germans… Via: Jalopnik & Audi A5 mini-site

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2008 Volvo V70 – Official pics and info leak on the web

While we were off traveling in Spain the past two days, others were busy letting off pics and info on the 2008 Volvo V70. Since we’ve lost track to as who let the doggy-van out, we’ll give credits to our pals over at Autoblog.it since we first got a glimpse of the car there. Based on the S80 platform, the new Swedish Wagon has grown up compared to the current model as it’s 4.850 mm long (+143 mm) and 1.860 mm wide (+60mm). According to the initial facts, that led to an increase of 30 mm in width for the front passengers and 48 mm in leg room for the rear while boot capacity has grown to 540 liters (+55 liters). -Continued: Click “Read More…” below and check out the image gallery

While there’s no official press release out yet, it's speculated that the new V70 will receive the same engine line-up as the S80. That means we should expect two 5cylinder, 2.4-litre diesel motors producing 163 & 185Hp and two petrol engines, the 2.5 Turbo (5cylinder) with 200Hp and the 238Hp 3.2 (6cylinder). While it’s a long shot, don’t be surprised if Volvo also offers the new V70 with its new 300Hp 4.4 V8. Via: Autoblog.it

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